After coming off back to back losses (controversial or not) kovalev doesn't have as much pull as he once did. His krusher persona has taken a huge hit,and it wouldn't suprise me if hbo doesn't have as much interest in him now. This is where Stevenson comes into the picture. The fight can still be billed as two monster punchers going at it,and if kovalev wins,he can get the 3rd fight with ward because it would be a title unification. This is all coming from a kovalev fan,and I'll admit that kovalev has to swallow a bitter pill and give into Stevenson's demands because kovas bargaining power is all but gone at this point. It's either look for a fight with Stevenson,or risk going up against these rising Eastern euro monsters that are starting to make waves in the division.
Kovalev needs Stevenson asap
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My point is why would Stevenson even want to fight him now. What does Stevenson get out of it?Comment
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Kov is 34 & gots back to back L's. I think its a solid bet to make we see him in a compelling fight next time out. Whether its Stevenson or Beterbiev or The Nail or someone else in the legit top 5 or top 10 idk, but I won't be surprised if he fights the best available option.
Honestly it doesn't seem like a great idea to turn him around in 5 months as is the plan apparently, & specifically vs the best available guy as I suspect will go down, with how broken he looked at the end of this last fight, but I think thats what we are likely to see.Comment
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He should fight the winner of Barrera-Smith.Kov is 34 & gots back to back L's. I think its a solid bet to make we see him in a compelling fight next time out. Whether its Stevenson or Beterbiev or The Nail or someone else in the legit top 5 or top 10 idk, but I won't be surprised if he fights the best available option.
Honestly it doesn't seem like a great idea to turn him around in 5 months as is the plan apparently, & specifically vs the best available guy as I suspect will go down, with how broken he looked at the end of this last fight, but I think thats what we are likely to see.Comment
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